A Gainful Occupation Permit allows the holder to be gainfully occupied in Seychelles
and this could be as an employer or as a self-employed person. Applications for
Gainful Occupation Permits should be submitted at least one week before the employee
is due to start work, and he/she must not enter Seychelles for the purpose of taking
up employment prior to obtaining the Gainful Occupation Permit.

The application
form is to be completed by the person seeking the permit in the case of a self employed
or by the prospective employer. There is a processing fee of Sr. 1000/- for processing
of the application. The fee for the whole duration of the permit being sought for
is Sr. 700/- per month or part thereof should also accompany the application.